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Transformula · 03-18-2011, 07:42 PM

THose tabs you speak of are on yokes that accept "External-snap-ring" types of u-joints. The yoke without the tabs is for accepting an "Internal- snap-ring" type of u-joint. Do you have a 10-bolt rear? I've seen a lot of 10-bolts with those type, and the older 12- bolts have the external type. You will most likely have to change the yoke, or use a conversion u-joint.
Look at your driveshaft. Where the u-joint is attached, can you see the snap rings on the outside?

03-18-2011, 07:42 PM	#2
Transformula Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Las Vegas, Nevada Posts: 160	Re: Locating tab on trans case for u-joint but not on rear diff? THose tabs you speak of are on yokes that accept "External-snap-ring" types of u-joints. The yoke without the tabs is for accepting an "Internal- snap-ring" type of u-joint. Do you have a 10-bolt rear? I've seen a lot of 10-bolts with those type, and the older 12- bolts have the external type. You will most likely have to change the yoke, or use a conversion u-joint. Look at your driveshaft. Where the u-joint is attached, can you see the snap rings on the outside? __________________ T.Y.N Custom Works..... Because "Stock" Sucks! 1971 K 10 GMC Long Bed 1977 Formula T/A Frame off Resto-Mod 1995 FXDL Harley Low Rider 1985 C10 ShortWide 91 Burb front.